Dark night sky with numerous lightning strikes.

Dark sky, dramatic lightning strikes.

A dramatic display of lightning illuminates a dark, stormy sky. No people are present, but the powerful electrical discharges are a natural phenomenon caused by the buildup of static electricity within storm clouds. The image captures the raw energy and beauty of a thunderstorm.

Photo ID: LightningSky_216
Photo size: 170.7 Mpixels (488 MB uncompressed) - 16000x10667 pixels (53.3x35.6 in / 135.5x90.3 cm at 300 ppi)